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Recent content by jozzie2000

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    How did you get started?

    I know what you are saying here. Part of a small family business in a town of 1200 people surrounded by agriculture for miles. The farmers havn't been so frugal the last couple years, as they are making loads of money with outrageous corn prices. It's been so good for so long now that they...
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    Cat H Series Scrapers

    Bingo. Probably because cat knows that the end users will try to put more in than "what it says in the book", even if it does actually get read. Set the bar lower, so when the machine actually IS overloaded, the tonage will actually be right where it needs to be. Caterpillar...
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    Cat H Series Scrapers

    Thanks for the ignore feature, HEF.
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    Cat H Series Scrapers

    Well, how about this scenario: Assume both machines have equal drivetrain/hydraulic/tires, also similar hour meters. Assume we are buying these on an auction. Machine 1: F model, no sideboards, no cracks in the frame. Machine 2: G model, sideboards, welds on the draft arms and neck...
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    Cat H Series Scrapers

    :beatsme
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    Cat H Series Scrapers

    This was what i wanted to say, but mentioning anything that doesnt maxamize production around here gets nothing but an arsechewing from.....some people. Figured the safe bet was "it looks perdier".
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    Cat H Series Scrapers

    Aw come on man..it was a texas joke..please tell me you aren't going to be all internet mad.. Something got lost in translation here, not even sure what you are talking about anymore, and caring even less. You're going to be internet mad, aren't you... I'm sorry, but you're just a tad...
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    Cat H Series Scrapers

    Cant really beat that untarnished right out of the factory look,
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    Cat H Series Scrapers

    Breaks my heart to see a brand new machine get modified like that. But, production is production =). Methinks it measures the cut/fill depth straight from the back tires, and with what you said about the cylinders, technically you could figure your elevation. Just guessing. If you want to...
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    Cat H Series Scrapers

    Yeah, well we are a small company and can't really afford to buy something right off of the factory line anyway. Reliable lightly used equipment is what we -always- buy. Not having a machine that can run for us is kind of a big deal, just like for anyone else. @ Gavin 2nd hand parts...
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    Cat H Series Scrapers

    Oh golly shux darnit. Since when is the dealer not supposed to be an on site representation of cat corporate? Mind = blown. Unfortunately, when one buys something so shiney and complicated, no matter what, there are going to be issues. No amount of testing on the drawing board, computer...
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    Cat H Series Scrapers

    To (theoretically) lower the cost/yard of moving material, meet environmental regulations, make the machine safe and comfortable to maintain AND operate, just to name a few. Such is the price of new technology. Everything new has growing pains. It isnt like cat has made ten thousand of...
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    Cat H Series Scrapers

    Thanks for the info there dan. Was a bit afraid a few of those problems would show up with those new models, specifically the regen system issues. The sub par air conditioner is also a little disconcerting. We bought a brand new farm tractor a couple years ago that has that same air...
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    First thread, brief intro and Pictures!

    Now that would be something to see. Someone get a video of that.
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    First thread, brief intro and Pictures!

    Nailed it pete. Most of our jobs don't last more than a week or so. Also, we've been around for 4 generations in a small town, established reputation of doing honest work. Most of the guys we work for just take us out in the pickup and show us what they want, say send me a bill, and leave...
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